31 Days of Scream-O-Ween! - The Vampire Lovers

If you dareÖtaste the deadly passion of theblood-nymphs! Or if you prefer, lesbianvampires. Also Hammer. So Iím pretty sure youíve stopped readingthis already.

The Vampire Lovers

The Film:

The Vampire Lovers is an adaptation of the J. Sheridan LaFanuís novella Carmilla and tells the story of a female vampire (vampiress?)stalking a village in eighteenth century Europe and the group of men trackingher down. Putting aside that socialcommentary for a moment, you might find yourself enjoying this one. Itís got plenty of nudity if thatís what youare interested in. Itís wonderfully shotand acted and is a nice addition to the vampire oeuvre. That said it is about lesbian vampires so youíll get plentyof that too. Of course they are quitebeautiful.

The Disc:The film was released in 1970 and Scream Factory has givenus a stunning transfer. The colorsexplode off the screen. It looks brand new but still has that classic Hammeratmosphere and feeling. Itís atestament to Scream Factory that they give 100% on all of their titles,including a lesbian vampire cult film that a lot people may never have evenheard of. Itís definitely one worthchecking out.

Excerpts from the novella Carmilla, that inspired the film, read by Ingrid Pitt

Interview with Madeline Smith (Emma)

Interviews with Hammer Films Scholars

Radio Spot

The Specs:

1080p High Definition Widescreen (1.78.1)

DTS HD Master Audio Mono

Original Release: 1970

Runtime: 91 minutes

Rating: R

Final Grades:Story: A / Greatoriginal tale about sexy vampiresses on the hunt and Peter Cushing on theprowl

Presentation: A / Gorgeous picture. A really wonderful transfer.

Scare Factor: B /Itís not very scary. Itís a littlecreepy but itís more of an erotic sort of creep fest. I donít think youíll be looking over yourshoulder while youíre watching.

Gore Factor: B / Notvery much gore at all. There is a littlebit of cringe but Id barely call it gore.

Repeat view-ability: B / Itís a good film worth repeating. Iím sure there are people out there who will find PLENTY of reasons towatch it again.

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by Garon Cockrell

If you dareÖtaste the deadly passion of the
blood-nymphs! Or if you prefer, lesbian
vampires. Also Hammer. So Iím pretty sure youíve stopped reading
this already.

The Vampire Lovers
The Film:
The Vampire Lovers is an adaptation of the J. Sheridan La
Fanuís novella Carmilla and tells the story of a female vampire (vampiress?)
stalking a village in eighteenth century Europe and the group of men tracking
her down. Putting aside that social
commentary for a moment, you might find yourself enjoying this one. Itís got plenty of nudity if thatís what you
are interested in. Itís wonderfully shot
and acted and is a nice addition to the vampire oeuvre.
That said it is about lesbian vampires so youíll get plenty
of that too. Of course they are quite
beautiful.

The Disc:
The film was released in 1970 and Scream Factory has given
us a stunning transfer. The colors
explode off the screen. It looks brand new but still has that classic Hammer
atmosphere and feeling. Itís a
testament to Scream Factory that they give 100% on all of their titles,
including a lesbian vampire cult film that a lot people may never have even
heard of. Itís definitely one worth
checking out.

Final Grades:
Story: A / Great
original tale about sexy vampiresses on the hunt and Peter Cushing on the
prowl
Presentation: A / Gorgeous picture. A really wonderful transfer.
Scare Factor: B /
Itís not very scary. Itís a little
creepy but itís more of an erotic sort of creep fest. I donít think youíll be looking over your
shoulder while youíre watching.
Gore Factor: B / Not
very much gore at all. There is a little
bit of cringe but Id barely call it gore.
Repeat view-ability:
B / Itís a good film worth repeating.
Iím sure there are people out there who will find PLENTY of reasons to
watch it again.
Add The Vampire Lovers to your collection, click HERE!
Check out yesterday's Scream Review, TerrorVision!

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